CVE-2019-17554: Odata client core Improper Restriction Of XML External Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2019-17554 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) improper restriction of xml external vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Odata client core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper restriction of xml external entity reference in apache olingo. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.7.0.
CVE-2019-17554 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.5
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2019-17554
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Odata client core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.olingo</groupId>
<artifactId>odata-client-core</artifactId>
<version>4.7.0</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.olingo</groupId>
<artifactId>odata-server-core</artifactId>
<version>4.7.0</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.olingoHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-17554, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.olingoAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Odata client core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.7.0), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.olingo command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Odata client core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2019-17554 Affected Odata client core Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.olingo:odata-client-core
|
Maven |
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.7.0
|
4.7.0
|
|
org.apache.olingo:odata-server-core
|
Maven |
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.7.0
|
4.7.0
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-mgh8-hcwj-h57v",
"modified" : "2021-08-19T16:53:27Z",
"published" : "2020-02-04T22:37:43Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2019-17554" ],
"summary" : "Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache Olingo",
"details" : "The XML content type entity deserializer in Apache Olingo versions 4.0.0 to 4.6.0 is not configured to deny the resolution of external entities. Request with content type \"application/xml\", which trigger the deserialization of entities, can be used to trigger XXE attacks.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.olingo:odata-client-core"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "4.0.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "4.7.0"
} ]
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"last_known_affected_version_range" : "<= 4.6.0"
}
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.olingo:odata-server-core"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "4.0.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "4.7.0"
} ]
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"last_known_affected_version_range" : "<= 4.6.0"
}
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-17554"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/apache/olingo-odata4/commit/5948974ad28271818e2afe747c71cde56a7f2c63"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/apache/olingo-odata4/commit/c3f982db3d97e395d313ae8f231202bb2139882c"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OLINGO-1409"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/olingo-user/201912.mbox/%3CCAGSZ4d7Ty%3DL-n_iAzT6vcQp65BY29XZDS5tMoM8MdDrb1moM7A%40mail.gmail.com%3E"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Dec/11"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155619/Apache-Olingo-OData-4.6.x-XML-Injection.html"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-611" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2020-02-04T22:29:36Z",
"nvd_published_at" : null
}
}